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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.90, 3,014.66 and 1,299.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.90, 3,014.66 and 1,299.53 is: 1,793.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.90 : 3,014.66 = 1,299.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.90/3,014.66 = 1,299.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.90x = 3,014.66 × 1,299.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.90x = 3,917,641.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,641.11/2,183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.87

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